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Updated October 18, 2003

Wallace Hansen Celebrates Lewis and Clark's Bicentennial

Botanical Discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)

Canoe Camp, near the mouth of the North Fork of the Clearwater River in Clearwater County, Idaho on October 1, 1805

Named Montana State tree in 1949, this eastern variety of the vanilla-scented pine was noted by Lewis and Clark. Native Peoples have long honored this tree as a staple for basketry material, using the pitch as an adhesive, eating the nuts from the cones and the young inner bark. It's beauty is valued for landscaping, lending itself to many different styles.

We offer trees grown from seed of the eastern Ponderosa as well as that from the western Ponderosa seeds during our Fall Containerized Sale, along with many other attractive and desirable Northwest Native shrubs and trees.

May we suggest a Ponderosa for your living holiday tree this year? Now is the time to pick one up while the selection is good and our special Fall Containerized Sale prices are very low.

Pinus Ponderosa

Cone and Needles

 

At this time in 1804:

Our weather here in the Willamette Valley has been much like the explorers are experiencing. Yesterday we had a little rain, some pretty strong winds and a sunny afternoon. Two days ago the morning was chill, no frost yet but it's not far away. But today is dawning clear and warm, almost balmy.

The wind blew all night from the N.W. Some rain. We were obliged to drop down 3 miles to get the channel sufficiently deep to pass up. Several Indians on the shore viewing of us, called to us to land. One of them gave 3 yells and skipped a ball before us. We paid no attention to him. Proceeded on and came to on the L.S. to breakfast. One of those Indians swam across to us, begged for powder. We gave him a piece of tobacco, and set him over on a sand bar, and set out. The wind hard ahead. Passed an island in the middle of the river about 3 miles in length, we call Good Hope Island. At 4 miles, passed a creek on the L.S. about 12 yards wide. Captain Lewis and 3 men walked on shore, and crossed over to an island situated on the S.S. of the current, and near the center of the river. This island is about 1 1/2 miles long and nearly half as wide. In the center of this island was an old village of the Arikaras, called Lahoocatt. It was circular and walled, containing 17 lodges, and it appears to have been deserted about five years. The island contains but little timber. We camped on the sand bar making from this island. The day very cool.

Captain Clark, 4 October 1804

Frost this morning. We set out early and proceeded on. Passed a small creek on the L.S. At 7 o'clock heard some yells. Proceeded on. Saw three Indians of the Teton band. They called to us to come on shore. Begged some tobacco. We answered them as usual and proceeded on. Saw a gang of goats [antelope] swimming across the river, out of which we killed four. They were not fat. We came to and camped on a mud bar making from the S.S. The evening is calm and pleasant. Refreshed the men with a glass of whiskey.

Captain Clark, 5 October 1804

If you're ever fortunate enough to see a herd of antelope, think of Captain Clark's description (a gang of goats) and smile.

Current events:

From the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Oregon website at http://www.lcbo.net/:

July 13 - November 15, 2003: Reflecting On Lewis & Clark: Contemporary Native American Viewpoints, Maryhill Museum of Art. Curated by Pat Courtney Gold, Wasco Nation of the Warm Springs Confederated Tribes of Oregon, this exhibit features contemporary artwork by nationally recognized Native American artists who have created paintings, sculptures, and traditional artifacts that interpret and express their thoughts on the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803-06. Reception on July 13 will include a solo flute performance by James Greeley (Hopi/Wasco) and traditional tribal dances by Native American dancers. Contact: Maryhill Museum of Art, (509) 773-3733.

National Signature Event:
October 14-26, 2003  •  Louisville, Kentucky and Clarksville, Indiana
The Falls of the Ohio 13 day Commemoration and Signature Event will showcase the role the Falls area and its residents played in the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It will open on October 14 with the reenactment of Lewis’ arrival and meeting with William Clark in Louisville, and end with the Corps of Discovery’s departure from Clarksville on October 26. Between those dates, visitors can see and participate in extensive American Indian and African American programs, educational activities, lectures, the Corps of Discovery II and Tent of Many Voices, the world premier of “Spirit: the Seventh Fire”, Discovery Expedition of St. Charles and Corps of Engineers encampments and programs, period artisan demonstrations and exhibits, the Expo Tent, special programs at area partner institutions, arts performances and children’s activities. Highlights include the unveiling of the heroic bronze statue of York, Shawnee Village, Taste of Lewis & Clark/Wild Beast Feast and the Falls of the Ohio Period Ball.

Signature Event Contact:
Dell Courtney
Falls of the Ohio Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Committee
PO Box 2246
Louisville, Kentucky 40201
Phone: (502) 292-0059
E-mail: dellcourtn@aol.com
Website: www.fallsoftheohio.org/lewisandclark.shtml

"Down the Great Columbia"

Living history at Sacajawea State Park, Pasco, WA

October 18, 10 am - 5 pm

Programs last approximately 45 minutes.

Please bring a folding chair and a flashlight.

All programs are open to the public for a $2.00 per person fee which includes parking for the duration of the program. Program parkins is available near the interpretive area at the campground entrance. Call the Park Ranger at 509-337-6457 for additional information. Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Location: 1726 Washington Street, Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 657-9336 (503) 557-8590

End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Website staff@endoftheoregontrail.org

Description: The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center was built in 1995 on the former Donation Land Claim of the first elected governor of the Oregon Country, George Abernethy. A merchant and miller by trade, Abernethy had a vested interest in the continued growth of Oregon City, so he permitted newly arrived emigrants to park their wagons, graze their oxen, and set up camp on a meadow behind his house. That meadow came to be called Abernethy Green, and for many of the early Oregon Trail emigrants, it truly was the Trail's end. 

Directions and/or Additional Information: The End the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is easy to find, as the geology and patterns of settlement within the Willamette Valley have dictated the routes of major roads from Indian footpaths to modern highways. The simplest way to reach the Interpretive Center is to take Interstate 205 to Exit 10, which is signed for Park Place, Molalla, and State Route 213, the Trail's End Highway. Once off the Interstate, turn right at the first stoplight. The Interpretive Center is about half a mile down the road. You literally can't miss "the Big Wagons" on your left at 1726 Washington Street.

Alternative approaches are via State Routes 213, 99-E, and 43. The Interpretive Center is just off the end of SR 213 -- turn left at the last light before the Interstate. Taking 99-E or 43 gives you the option of cutting over to Washington Street on the surface streets if you're familiar with Oregon City, but it's easier to take northbound I-205 to Exit 10 from both roads. 

Here's a handy tip for those arriving on 99-E: the entrance ramp from 99-E is a continuous lane that becomes the exit ramp for SR 213, so you are spared from having to merge with the through traffic on the Interstate.

Back Issues:

To see back issues of Wallace Hansen Celebrates Lewis and Clark, click on this link to jump to the index. 

Commemorative Painting by Heidi Hansen:

The illustrated map below was created by renowned botanical artist Heidi D. Hansen especially for this website. Done in ink and watercolors, Heidi shows many of the plants Captain Lewis documented overlaid atop a map showing a portion of the journey. (Click on image for large view). All the plants pictured are available from Wally Hansen! See our online catalog for more information.

Good luck and happy gardening!

Wally

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